YACHT HOTELS

floating Property development

 

pioneer of the yacht hotel

 

Sunborn has developed an innovative solution to realise the potential of unused water space in city harbours and prestigious waterfront locations.

With two decades of experience and over €200m invested, we’re expanding to North America and other international locations – with a proven concept and successful track record designing, custom-building and operating luxury floating hotels, with exclusive accommodation and unique event facilities.

With high potential for future international growth, Sunborn has become the market leader in the floating hospitality sector and is well positioned to succeed.

Our knowledge and experience of waterfront and harbour development is long established and highly specialised – extending to land integration and all areas of water development, including marine construction, access structures, long term maintenance and international relocation of yacht hotels and floating real estate.

Floating structures can be built anywhere in the world and transported to a final location. They also have the advantage of leaving no environmental footprint after removal.

Working with world-leading green technology partners, we also offer a sustainable, carbon zero product with all new-build yacht hotels and floating structures. In addition, we’re retrofitting our existing yacht hotel fleet and are committed to achieve a carbon zero property portfolio by 2025.

Flagship yacht hotels 

 
 

Sunborn London | Superyacht I

In 2003 we developed and opened our first international yacht hotel – Sunborn London. Overnight we brought to market a completely new and original hotel concept, a property which became a well known landmark building in London. 

Offering a unique experience to business and leisure guests, the success of the first Sunborn London proved the concept worked as a stand alone hotel and was the first time in the world that a fully operational hotel building was relocated to another country. 

Sunborn London | Superyacht II

The first Sunborn London was a ground-breaking hotel and proof of concept. After its success we upgraded the hotel in 2014 to a larger, 2nd generation yacht hotel, with 138 guest rooms, improved operational facilities and larger hospitality and events spaces.

With the new Sunborn London we also signed our first long-term lease with an operational partner. Operated under the Sunborn Yacht Hotels brand the new hotel has been a major commercial success, with above market revenues and occupancy rates.

Sunborn Gibraltar | Superyacht III

In 2014 we opened our first 5-star Grand Luxury floating resort – Sunborn Gibraltar, a third generation yacht hotel. The construction and opening of the ambitious new yacht hotel pushed boundaries and tested our company with it’s scale and sophistication.

With 18 500 m2 of floor place over 7 hotel floors and 189 guest rooms and suites, Sunborn Gibraltar features an impressive ballroom and conference deck, as well an exclusive spa and top floor sky restaurant, with extensive outdoor areas, pool and bars. 

 

New hotel developments

 

Sunborn London |
Superyacht IV

A key advantage of our yacht hotels is the ability to move, upgrade and expand hotels in the same waterfront location. In 2021 we received full planning permission for the new Sunborn London, our 4th generation yacht hotel.

Our biggest and most advanced yacht hotel to date, the newly constructed 134m vessel will expand the hotel operation to 225 guest rooms and feature a 200 seat restaurant, as well as more extensive leisure and event facilities. The new Sunborn London will also be a carbon zero yacht hotel, through its sustainable design and use energy efficient materials, smart glazing and thermal heat exchange systems.

 

NEW DEVELOPMENTS |
NORTH AMERICA

Following the commercial success of our first yacht hotels we have now began a major international expansion – with 3 new superyacht hotel developments in North America. 

Located in iconic waterfront locations, the new property developments are prominently positioned next to some of world’s most valuable real estate. With a proven concept and a wealth of specialist experience gained over many years we now have a highly scalable business – and the operational and technical knowledge to expand into new international markets and achieve a successful outcome.

 

Superyachts have become the world’s ultimate symbol of wealth and exclusivity.

 

Sunborn yacht hotels offer a unique hotel experience, onboard a luxury, purpose-built floating hotel. 

With exclusive hotel accommodation, restaurants and event spaces, the concept combines the high value associated with luxury yachts and a modern, self-contained hotel.